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Mark Zuckerberg is trying to wiggle out of testifying in person at a slew of social media trials
nypost.com | May 4, 2026 | News

Mark Zuckerberg is trying to wiggle out of testifying in person at a slew of social media trials

Motley Rice helms battle vs. social media Big Tech
postandcourier.com | April 27, 2026 | News

Motley Rice helms battle vs. social media, Big Tech

Top Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego
breakingac.com | April 20, 2026 | News

Top Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego

Jury finds Meta and YouTube guilty of harming teens with addictive apps
yahoo.com | March 25, 2026 | News

Jury finds Meta and YouTube guilty of harming teens with addictive apps

National Civil Rights & Trial Attorney John Gomez Recognized as No. 2 Super Lawyer in San Diego for 2026 Rankings
prnewswire.com | March 23, 2026 | News

National Civil Rights & Trial Attorney John Gomez Recognized as No. 2 Super Lawyer in San Diego for 2026 Rankings

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial
mynorthwest.com | March 4, 2026 | News

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial

Ex-principal sues East County school district, alleging whistleblower retaliation
www.nbcsandiego.com | February 27, 2026 | News

Ex-principal sues East County school district, alleging whistleblower retaliation

YouTube addiction
ipadizate.com | February 24, 2026 | News

YouTube denies seeking to create addiction despite pursuing 1 billion hours of daily engagement

Gomez Trial Attorneys and Ron Simon & Associates File Food Poisoning Lawsuits Across the State of California
foodpoisoningnews.com | February 18, 2026 | News

Navigating the Landscape of Food Poisoning Litigation in California: The Role of Gomez Trial Attorneys and Ron Simon & Associates

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Shades of Mass Welcomes Durete Thompson as Executive Director

July 15, 2026
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Shades of Mass is excited to announce that Durete Thompson has joined our organization as Executive Director, beginning an exciting new chapter in our mission…

Shades of Mass Co-Founder, Diandra “Fu” Debrosse Outlines Blueprint for Breaking the Diversity Barrier in Multidistrict Litigation

March 9, 2023
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The legal profession has made great strides over the last 15 years to address diversity and inclusion issues. But when it comes to representing plaintiffs…

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